THE TALE OF THE PRINCESS KAGUYA

Screening room

Status: Completed

Director(s): Isao Takahata

Short synopsis : A strikingly beautiful tale from director and Studio Ghibli co-founder Isao Takahata. Found inside a stalk of bamboo, a tiny girl grows into an exquisite young lady.

Long synopsis : “The Tale of The Princess Kaguya” is the latest film from Studio Ghibli, and the strikingly beautiful culmination of decades of contemplation by its director, Studio Ghibli co-founder Isao Takahata. Found inside a shining st alk of bamboo, a tiny girl grows into an exquisite young lady raised by an old bamboo cutter and his wife. From the countryside to the grand capital city, even unseen she enthralls all who encounter her, including five noble suitors. Ultimately she must face her fate, punishment for her crime.